SNP name Kate MacLean as candidate in Inverness West by-election
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THE SNP has named Kate MacLean as its candidate for the Inverness West council by-election due to be held on August 12.
Ms MacLean is a community development officer with NHS Highland Adult Services and said if elected her primary focus will be to work to ensure recovery and resilience is at the core of everything Highland Council does.
“I am honoured to have been selected as the SNP candidate for the Inverness West Council by-election,” she said.
“My SNP colleagues have a strong record in holding the council administration to account on critical issues facing local families, and I would feel immensely privileged to join them in standing up for Inverness West communities.
“As someone who has deep roots in the city, I am passionate about ensuring the Highland Council builds recovery into everything we do. Local businesses, especially those in the tourism sector, need our support, which starts with listening to their concerns.
“The last year has been difficult for all of us, yet we have seen the very best of people, as neighbours, looked out for each other and mobilised as local teams to look after the most in need. With the trust of Inverness residents, I will work to ensure local groups have the opportunity and resources to develop community-led projects and work to transform our city into a greener, fairer place to live.”
Inverness SNP MP Drew Hendry said: “When families’ finances are stretched, and people are facing difficult choices, they need a councillor who will represent them on the issues that matter most.
“Kate is already a tremendous advocate for Inverness West communities as a community campaigner and through her role with NHS Highland Adult Services.
“She is hard-working, honest and folk in Inverness West can certainly count on Kate to get the job done.”
Inverness West Councillor Bill Boyd added: “I am delighted that Kate is our SNP candidate for the Inverness West by-election, and I hope to call her my councillor colleague soon. Kate cares deeply about our city and for the most vulnerable in our society. She has set up several local initiatives such as a monthly café for the bereaved, a soup kitchen for the homeless and the hungry and supports many other excellent community projects.”
Chairwoman of Inverness City SNP branch, Janet Spence, said: “Kate received overwhelming support from our local members to represent the SNP in the forthcoming Inverness West by-election. She is enthusiastic and is wholly committed to doing her best for the people of Inverness West, focussing on issues that affect many.”
Other candidates: Colin Aitken (Lib Dem), Max Bannerman (Conservative), Iain Forsyth (Independence for Scotland Party), Calum Liptrot (Scottish Libertarian Party), Ryan Mackintosh (Greens), Duncan MacDonald (Independent).
